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Substantial asbestos production became increasingly prevalent at the turn of the 20th century. As asbestos became more commonly used in occupational settings, reports of disease in asbestos workers

Asbestos has been used around the world for decades to prevent fire in cities and ships. The advanced weaponry that was created during World War II required nations and militaries around the world to

Biomarkers are one of the most relevant tools for the early diagnosis of mesothelioma. Although the cancer is typically not detected until its later stages, new screening tests look for the presence

Mesothelioma incidence has steadily increased in the United States since the first case was reported in 1947. Every year approximately 2,000 to 3,000 cases are reported in the United States. Primarily

A long and emotional legal battle that has involved more than 1,125 Libby, Montana, residents since 2004 appears to be drawing to a close as claimants consider a $43 million settlement. The deal, which

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) is one of the leading advocates for research, education and funding for mesothelioma. As a non-profit organization, the foundation continues

As an established carcinogen, asbestos poses a number of serious health risks. While it is a prominent factor in asbestosis, one of the most aggressive illnesses associated with the mineral is pleural

Since 2002, the Pacific Meso Center at the Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (PHLBI) has supported efforts to treat and prevent malignant pleural mesothelioma. The organization, which sponsors

Since 1934, when a U.S. law was enacted to protect all ship components on ocean-going vessels from fire, asbestos has been widely used to insulate boilers in the engine rooms of both commercial and